San Francisco travel news
December 3rd, 2007 by susan j
Alcatraz
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Here are Go San Francisco Card, we’re always working to bring you the best tourist attractions at an affordable price. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the addition of the Daytime Alcatraz Island Tour to our roster of over 45 San Francisco attractions. I haven’t had a chance to check out the tour myself yet, but Alcatraz is one of for 2007, up there with the Grand Canyon and Central Park.
The tour is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, and Mandarin, so it’s a big draw for those visiting San Francisco from around the world. It also includes round-trip terry to Alcatraz Island a 45 minute self guided cell house audio tour so visitors can discover the stories of the inmates who once lived at Alcatraz.
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November 19th, 2007 by susan j
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If you’re among the who plan to fly this Thanksgiving, then you’ll want to read Peter Greenberg’s . Greenberg is a Today Show contributor who reminds travelers to check in online the night before and try to fly out of a smaller airport to avoid travel congestion (good tips for other times of the year, too). To relieve airplane gridlock, President Bush recently approved a and added additional measures to avoid delays. Happy travels!
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November 12th, 2007 by amy c
Americans agree San Franciscans are the best overall people, compared to 25 other US cities, also ranking number one in categories such as most sophisticated getaway, most notable neighborhoods, and gay-friendliness. I wasn’t surprised, but then again this native is a tad biased.
recently published a survey, asking Americans to rate 25 urban destinations around the US. After 60,000 responses, is a guide to how your next travel destination ranks.
San Francisco was ranked pretty high for most categories, often tying or coming in a close second to in categories such as ethnic food, skyline views, and underground arts scene.
See how measures up in all areas!
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November 6th, 2007 by susan j
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In case you missed the deadline for our Photo and Review Contests, Budget Travel is having its own writing and photography contests. In honor of the 10th Anniversary Issue, the magazine is publishing all reader generated content in June 2008. Here’s your chance to fulfill your travel aspirations by going on assignment to an exotic locale of your choosing. The editors will even post a reader’s photo on the cover of the magazine!
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November 2nd, 2007 by susan j
The readers of Condé Nast Traveler have spoken and they’ve chosen San Francisco as their top US city for 2007! According to our San Francisco expert and Destination Manager Tara Kuglen, San Francisco has been in the reader’s top ranking for the past 15+ years (not too shabby, huh?). New York City trails in second place, followed by Charleston, Santa Fe, and Chicago. Read more about the Top 10 Cities here.
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October 9th, 2007 by susan j
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The LA Times recently ran an article on article describing San Francisco as a “food lover’s paradise.” It describes where to find several different cuisines, including Spanish, Italian, and more for epicurean tastes. .
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September 28th, 2007 by admin
When we started researching travel blogs, we noticed that there aren’t many blogs that focus exclusively on travel destinations in the United States. And few provide the kind of in-depth, up-to-date information that we, as frequent travelers, want and need when we visit a new city. Thus, this blog was born! We plan to pack this blog with travel tips, news, itineraries, and more so that you can plan the best possible trip to San Francisco. Check back often for updates on new attractions, restaurants, museums, tours, and more in the Bay Area and beyond!
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